Hello and welcome. In today's episode. I'll be approaching a question that will always be open for debate as each and every one of us listens to and thinks about music differently. Nonetheless, all boils down to a musician's ability of hearing sounds in its head. And the question is, where do musical ideas come from. This shouldn't be anything. Change. If you think that a Jeff imagines tastes and Aromas or that painters imagine in terms of color and light.
Musicians just happened to imagine sounds in the case of music, This is called out the Asian a term coined by Edwin Garden. The music that we hear in our heads may be triggered by all sorts of cues that may occur while listening to music improvising composing or while walking in the park, even if any music is present. In the background, disability is not the same as being able to understand music, on a theoretical level.
This is a cognitive process by which the brain gives, meaning to sounds while arranging them in a musical way. There are several types of stages of how d--ation, and you can learn more about it by following the link in the description. This ability is dependent of a knowledge base that we as individuals acquire from being exposed to all Sorts of musical contexts.
In this process. We develop personal preferences and tendencies that will inform the way we listen, compose, or perform music, in some, we Audi A8, the tonal and rhythmic patterns that have been acquired throughout our experiences with music and use it in combinations that we hear in our heads. Because of this ability, we can also predict what will come next based on our familiarity with the tone of Oil and rhythmic conventions of the music being heard as mentioned.
This process is unique to each individual. That draws from its personal and artistic experiences, aesthetic. Inclinations, cultural background and upbringing in that sense. We can say that each musical piece is potentially unique and special. With all that said, music isn't something random or mystical that happens in our heads and is therefore Are Beyond understanding. We all have our experiences with
it? And for the most part, it is something that you can learn more about, learn how it works. And more importantly, learn how you want it to work. Hopefully it will help you to better translate what you are hearing in your head. This is the reason why you should study music theory so you can make sense of what you are hearing and show the world your vision of how music could sound your music. So what are some of the ways we can bring forth the music in us? Here are some suggestions.
Number one, make a song that somehow follows ideas of pre-existing work, as seen we get our musical references by living and breathing music. That isn't necessarily H. It is how we combine these musical ideas. That makes a sound unique and this is how our brains work. So there is no reason why you should dismiss this approach on. Basis of not being original. Once you start changing some musical elements of a given song to your liking.
You will see that in no time. You will end up with something very different and more personal. It is your interpretation of music that you are exploring and doing. So, in the back of all the previous musicians before you use your musical Heritage as the stepping stone for your compositions, and number two
planning, your music. This is a way of finding some sense of where you want to go while trying to convey a message and idea or feeling this will help you to organize your thoughts and give direction or purpose to your musical Endeavors. This is your guideline to choosing, how a chord progression or melodic line should sound and feel the tempo of the song more or less, busy rhythmic parts and so on again, and to think the same horn developing your own a static by being.
Exposed to all sorts of musical context is very important as it will also help you decide which ideas to pursue number three, creating a Melody. Over an existing chord progression. Pick a chord progression that you are especially fond off and try to compose or improvised your own Melodies over it by singing or playing in your instrument after a while. I'm sure you will come up with
something unique number four. Or re harmonize and existing malady, you can also do the opposite of what I previously mentioned. Jazz. Musicians do this all the time with jazz standards more often than not. These reharmonization steak often. Give way to whole new musical worlds. If you wish, once you have new cards, do the same as mentioned previously and create your own unique Melody. On top of these new cards, these last two suggestions can work well with any Element of music.
You pick up start with a rough transcription, of what you think is happening in a given song or something that moves you and then start adding Your Personal Touch. Look at it as if you were trying to improve or in other words, try to remake the musical parts. As you would like to hear them. Number five, listening to other musical genres. This is a good way of getting out of your comfort zone in, what concerns to your music listening habits.
It's there is always something good to take away. If you care to take a look at it, not to mention that you will be increasing your musical. Vocabulary final tip. Learn music theory, learn about how Music Works, how you can recreate that musical effect and why it sounds the way. It does. Also take the time to figure out what works best for you. In terms of the process of music, composition of how you can better organize, the
knowledge, you have accumulated. It and most importantly the most effective way to use it. And with all that said, remember that these are all suggestions that may help you to bring forth the music in you, as always experiment as much as possible as learning music is a process of self-discovery as well. Now that you know where music comes from, it is time to start your next song. It's all for now, and I'll see you on the next episodes. Happy composing.